During a meeting with the President of the European Council Charles Michel on the sidelines of the 79th UN General Assembly, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said his country seeks common ground and shared perspectives to foster expanded cooperation with other nations. 

“The world today needs dialogue and interaction more than ever,” he asserted, highlighting that distance and lack of communication can foster misunderstandings and conflicts. He emphasized that direct dialogue is essential for mutual understanding and progress.

He also talked about Iran’s willingness to rectify ties with European states but emphasized that the ball is in Europe’s court. “Having demonstrated its willingness to find a solution with Europe, Tehran now awaits the right move from its European counterparts.”

Elsewhere in his remarks, the Iranian President talked about Israeli efforts to drag Iran into a regional war by assassinating Hamas Leader Ismail Haniyeh on Iranian soil. He added Tehran will take the matters into its own hands, if international organizations fail to hold the regime responsible for the act of terror.